Senior IT Security Engineer- Remote
Job Description
We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy.
Position Summary:
We're in Norfolk, VABut you don't need to be.
In this role, the Senior IT Security Engineer will design, and monitor internal and external access controls, security safeguards and associated processes to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of PRAA information systems assets. Participate in evaluating new technologies and applications, assessing vulnerabilities and risks, detecting and responding to incidents, and recommending appropriate safeguards. Assist in the evaluation, selection, implementation and administration of security software across platforms.
Professional Experience/Qualifications:
Additional:
Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
At PRA Group, we're committed to helping our employees reach their highest potential by offering competitive salaries, proprietary training programs, tuition reimbursement programs, comprehensive healthcare, dental and vision benefits, maternal and paternal leave, holiday pay and PTO, an employee assistance program, and valuable opportunities to establish a long career within our organization
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are a drug free workplace.
Position Summary:
We're in Norfolk, VABut you don't need to be.
In this role, the Senior IT Security Engineer will design, and monitor internal and external access controls, security safeguards and associated processes to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of PRAA information systems assets. Participate in evaluating new technologies and applications, assessing vulnerabilities and risks, detecting and responding to incidents, and recommending appropriate safeguards. Assist in the evaluation, selection, implementation and administration of security software across platforms.
Professional Experience/Qualifications:
- 5 to 7 years+ experience in security design, configuration, troubleshooting techniques, and the use of diagnostic software and tools are required or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Desirable certifications include: CCNA-Security, SANS/GIAC, PCNSE, CISSP, SSCP
- Detailed knowledge in general security principles and practices.
- Proven ability to develop custom threat signatures in response to zero-day and emerging security threats.
- Detailed knowledge with security-related systems and applications, firewalls, packet analysis tools, intrusion detection/prevention, and web content filtering.
- Detailed knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls.
- Detailed digital Forensics skills and experience.
- Detailed knowledge on IDS / IPS solutions and integrating into existing network configurations.
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
Additional:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to enable effective security incident and problem resolution.
- Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies, with the flexibility to handle multiple high-pressure situations simultaneously.
- Ability to work well under minimal supervision.
- Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles, including vendors and IT-business personnel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer/client focus, with the ability to manage expectations appropriately, provide a superior customer/client experience and build long-term relationships.
Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Design, implement and maintain network security guidelines and a security infrastructure for the corporation.
- Develop and implement penetration testing and procedures.
- Develop, implement and maintain an alerting, archival and event log management system.
- Monitor compliance with information security policies and procedures. Monitor network, devices and servers for security violations
- Conduct data security forensic analysis
- Take lead on incident response plans, playbooks and tabletops
- Assist departmental technical staff in identifying and implementing appropriate security safeguards
- Review logs and alerts for anomalies and potential security breaches
- Coordinate and monitor security access for all applications
- Prepare monthly reports on security incidents and security status
- Architect and design appropriate security safeguards for Cloud solutions
- Implement and assist with security in a DevSecOps environment
- Develop and implement source code security analysis
- Serve as a security expert in applications development and database design efforts
- Research, design, and advocate new technologies, architectures, and security products that will support security requirements
- Contribute to maintenance and development of application and database security strategy and architecture
- Analyze business impact and exposure based on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
- Ensure adequate security solutions are in place to mitigate identified risks sufficiently to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements
At PRA Group, we're committed to helping our employees reach their highest potential by offering competitive salaries, proprietary training programs, tuition reimbursement programs, comprehensive healthcare, dental and vision benefits, maternal and paternal leave, holiday pay and PTO, an employee assistance program, and valuable opportunities to establish a long career within our organization
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are a drug free workplace.
Date Posted
08/13/2022
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